North Hills MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229 · North Hills SD
#97 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#1838 of 15,369 nationally
About North Hills MS
North Hills MS is a public middle located in Pittsburgh, in the North Hills SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,127 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 97th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,127.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; North Hills MS ranks 42nd of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Hills MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Hills MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Hills HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,443 students · 224 m away
West View El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 685 m away
Ross El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 2.1 km away
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 2.6 km away
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students · 3.3 km away
McIntyre El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 3.3 km away
Scott Primary Sch
Glenshaw · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students · 3.9 km away
Pittsburgh Perry HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students · 4.0 km away
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students · 4.0 km away
Bellevue El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
348 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Avon Grove MS
West Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
Wyoming Valley West MS
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,139 students
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
Eagle View MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,111 students
G A R MS
Wilkes-Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,101 students
Ryan Gloyer MS
Harmony · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,157 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Hills MS a good school?
North Hills MS has a Success Index (US) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
North Hills MS ranks #97 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #1838 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Hills MS?
North Hills MS had 1,127 students in 2025.
Is North Hills MS a elementary school or a high school?
North Hills MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Hills MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Hills MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.